Youth Services Supervisor (YGL)

About the role

You will be working with staff to create a safe, therapeutic, and educational environment for youth in our day treatment and residential programs. To succeed in this position you will need to be empathetic, nonjudgmental, cooperative, encouraging, able-bodied, professional, and respectful; you must be able to communicate clearly, honestly and openly.

Responsibilities

• Assume a leadership role in directing, developing, monitoring and maintaining quality treatment services.
• Provide direct supervision to the Youth Services Workers.
• Serve as the "group leader" in guiding the group interaction process.
• Communicate with court and community-based staff regarding each youth's progress, placement plans, and family issues.
• Intervene in youth medical emergencies.
• Maintain security, including intervention and/or full participation in physical restraints of youth during emergencies or altercations to prevent escapes and gain physical control.
• Transport and escort youth in everyday and emergency situations.

Requirements

• One or more years of experience as a higher level Youth Services Worker (Youth Specialist II) with the Missouri Uniform Classification and Pay System.
• Possession of a high school diploma or high school equivalency.
• A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum of 15 earned credit hours in one or a combination of the following: Counseling, Criminal Justice, Education, Psychology, Sociology, or Social Work.
• One or more years of professional experience in the treatment of juveniles which involved group or individual counseling techniques.
• A Bachelor’s degree and 1-3 years of youth treatment experience and/or relevant certification.

Qualifications

• One or more years of experience as a higher level Youth Services Worker (Youth Specialist II) with the Missouri Uniform Classification and Pay System.
• Possession of a high school diploma or high school equivalency.
• A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum of 15 earned credit hours in one or a combination of the following: Counseling, Criminal Justice, Education, Psychology, Sociology, or Social Work.
• One or more years of professional experience in the treatment of juveniles which involved group or individual counseling techniques.
• A Bachelor’s degree and 1-3 years of youth treatment experience and/or relevant certification.

Skills

• Empathetic
• Nonjudgmental
• Creative problem-solving
• Effective communication
• Teamwork
• Conflict resolution

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision insurance
• Retirement plan
• Flexible work schedule
• Shift differential for evening and night shifts

Pay

The current rate for this position is $2,262.37 semi-monthly. Individual(s) selected for this position may receive a higher rate based on a pay differential (e.g. shift, or time-of-service pay).

Schedule

Some positions working qualifying evening or night shifts in a residential facility setting receive a $2.00 per hour shift differential.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision insurance
• Retirement plan
• Flexible work schedule
• Shift differential for evening and night shifts

Qualifications

• One or more years of experience as a higher level Youth Services Worker (Youth Specialist II) with the Missouri Uniform Classification and Pay System.
• Possession of a high school diploma or high school equivalency.
• A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum of 15 earned credit hours in one or a combination of the following: Counseling, Criminal Justice, Education, Psychology, Sociology, or Social Work.
• One or more years of professional experience in the treatment of juveniles which involved group or individual counseling techniques.
• A Bachelor’s degree and 1-3 years of youth treatment experience and/or relevant certification.

Special Requirements

• Possession of a valid driver’s license at all times.
• Ability to work a variety of shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime.
• Ability to maintain regular attendance and respond to crises situations.